SBI AI Specialist Officers Recruitment 2026 – 6 Posts, Last Date Extended
SBI has 6 fixed-term AI Specialist Officer posts under Advertisement CRPD/SCO/2026-27/30: GM & Chief AI Officer, three DGM roles, AI Solution Architect and Enterprise AI Architect (one each, all UR). SBI’s corrigendum dated 4 November 2026 extends the last date to 16 November 2026 and revises some qualifications and experience. Selection: shortlisting, interview and CTC negotiation.
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| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| SBI AI Specialist Officers /30 online registration opens | 19 October 2026 | Done |
| SBI /30 corrigendum: last date extended, eligibility revised | 4 November 2026 | Done |
| SBI AI Specialist Officers /30 registration and fee payment last date (extended) | 16 November 2026 | Open |
| Shortlisting, interview and CTC negotiation | To be announced | Tba |
Eligibility cut-off: 30 September 2026. Read the original advertisement together with the corrigendum dated 4 November 2026.
| Post | Age | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| GM & Chief AI Officer | 40–55 | B.E. / B.Tech / M.Tech in Computer Science / IT / Electronics / Electrical & Electronics / Electronics & Communication or equivalent; OR M.Sc. (Statistics / Computer Science / Economics); OR M.A. (Statistics / Economics); OR M.Stat.; OR MCA, from a University/Institution (revised by corrigendum dated 04.11.2026) | Minimum 15+ years, preferably in Banking / BFSI / IT, of which at least 3+ years of senior leadership in AI, analytics, model oversight, governance and business transformation, including work with multiple stakeholders and a sizeable team of Analytics/AI experts. Individual-contributor experience does not count towards these 3 years (revised by corrigendum). |
| DGM (Risk and Operational Analytics) | 35–50 | B.E. / B.Tech / M.Tech in Computer Science / IT / Electronics / Electrical & Electronics / Electronics & Communication or equivalent; OR M.Sc. (Statistics / Computer Science / Economics); OR M.A. (Statistics / Economics); OR M.Stat.; OR MCA, from a University/Institution (revised by corrigendum dated 04.11.2026) | Minimum 10+ years in the Banking / BFSI / IT sector, of which at least 2+ years in a senior leadership role in risk analytics, operational analytics, AI/ML model oversight, model governance and business transformation (unchanged). |
| DGM (AI Governance and Compliance) | 35–50 | B.E. / B.Tech / M.Tech in Computer Science / IT / Electronics / Electrical & Electronics / Electronics & Communication or equivalent; OR M.Sc. (Statistics / Computer Science / Economics); OR M.A. (Statistics / Economics); OR M.Stat.; OR MCA, from a University/Institution (revised by corrigendum dated 04.11.2026) | Minimum 10+ years in the Banking / BFSI / IT sector, of which at least 2+ years in a senior leadership role in AI governance, responsible AI, model risk management, regulatory compliance, data privacy, information security or technology risk and business transformation (unchanged). |
| DGM (Data Engineering, Model Application Dev and AI Ops) | 35–50 | B.E. / B.Tech / M.Tech in Computer Science / IT / Electronics / Electrical & Electronics / Electronics & Communication or equivalent; OR M.Sc. (Statistics / Computer Science / Economics); OR M.A. (Statistics / Economics); OR M.Stat.; OR MCA, from a University/Institution (revised by corrigendum dated 04.11.2026) | Minimum 10+ years, preferably in the Banking / BFSI / IT sector, of which at least 2+ years in a senior leadership role in data engineering, AI/ML application development, MLOps/AI Ops, enterprise integration and technology transformation (revised by corrigendum). |
| AI Solution Architect | 30–45 | Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Data Science, AI, Business Administration, Management or a related discipline from a recognised university/institution | Minimum 8 years overall, including at least 3 years in AI/analytics solutioning, digital transformation, technology consulting or solution architecture, preferably in BFSI. |
| Enterprise AI Architect | 30–45 | Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Data Science, AI or equivalent from a recognised university/institution | Minimum 8 years overall technology experience, including at least 3 years in enterprise, platform, data or AI architecture in large-scale AI/ML environments, preferably in BFSI or another regulated industry. |
Certifications listed as preferred in the advertisement are not mandatory. Candidates may be asked to prove the nature, duration and leadership scope of their experience.
| Post | Nature of engagement | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| GM & Chief AI Officer | Fixed term | 1 | 1 |
| DGM (Risk and Operational Analytics) | Fixed term | 1 | 1 |
| DGM (AI Governance and Compliance) | Fixed term | 1 | 1 |
| DGM (Data Engineering, Model Application Dev and AI Ops) | Fixed term | 1 | 1 |
| AI Solution Architect | Fixed term | 1 | 1 |
| Enterprise AI Architect | Fixed term | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 6 | 6 |
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC | Rs 750 (non-refundable) |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Nil |
Pay online by 16 November 2026 (extended last date).
- Shortlisting of applications.
- Interview of 100 marks.
- CTC negotiation, one by one, at the time of interview or after it.
No written examination is announced. Candidates tied at the cut-off are ranked by age in descending order.
- Open the SBI Careers current-openings page and find Advertisement CRPD/SCO/2026-27/30, or use the official /30 application link.
- Read the original advertisement and the corrigendum dated 4 November 2026.
- Choose the correct post, register and complete the application with your qualification and experience details.
- Upload the photo, signature, biodata, resume, identity and age proof, education and experience certificates, category proof where applicable, and Form 16 / offer letter / latest payslip. The CTC negotiation form is also on the official page.
- Pay the fee online by 16 November 2026 and save the application and e-receipt.
Apply only through SBI’s official portal.
Full Details
APPLICATIONS OPEN | Last date extended to 16 November 2026 under SBI corrigendum dated 4 November 2026.
State Bank of India has invited applications for six Specialist Cadre Officer positions on a fixed-term employment basis under Advertisement CRPD/SCO/2026-27/30. The vacancies cover Chief AI Officer, three Deputy General Manager roles focused on analytics, governance and AI operations, plus AI Solution Architect and Enterprise AI Architect. SBI has extended online registration from 9 November to 16 November 2026. The 4 November corrigendum also broadens specified qualifications and revises certain experience conditions. Candidates should carefully review the amended eligibility for their chosen role before applying through SBI’s official careers portal.
What changed: SBI’s corrigendum dated 4 November 2026 (1) extends the last date from 9 to 16 November 2026, (2) adds M.Sc. Economics and M.A. Economics to the qualifications for the GM & Chief AI Officer and all three DGM posts, and (3) changes the sector requirement from mandatory to “preferably” Banking/BFSI/IT for the GM & Chief AI Officer and the DGM (Data Engineering, Model Application Dev and AI Ops). All other terms are unchanged.
Candidate action: read both the original advertisement and the corrigendum, choose the correct post, and complete registration and fee payment by 16 November 2026.
Apply online (official SBI /30 link) · Corrigendum dated 04.11.2026 (PDF) · Original advertisement (English PDF) · Hindi PDF
Current Status at a Glance
- Authority: State Bank of India, Central Recruitment & Promotion Department, Mumbai.
- Advertisement: CRPD/SCO/2026-27/30 dated 19 October 2026; corrigendum dated 4 November 2026.
- Engagement: fixed-term employment – initially 3 years, may be renewed for a further 2 years at the Bank’s discretion (maximum 5 years). This is not a permanent post.
- Vacancies: 6 – one each for six roles, all UR.
- Last date: 16 November 2026 for online registration and fee payment (extended from 9 November).
- Next stage: shortlisting, interview and CTC negotiation. Interview date not announced.
- Last verified: 5 November 2026 (IST). Sources: the 18-page SBI advertisement, the corrigendum dated 04.11.2026 and the SBI Careers listing.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement and online applications begin | 19 October 2026 |
| Corrigendum (qualification, experience, last date) | 4 November 2026 |
| Revised last date for online registration and fee payment | 16 November 2026 |
| Eligibility cut-off (age, qualification, experience) | 30 September 2026 |
| Interview date | Not announced |
The original 9 November 2026 deadline no longer applies.
Posts, Age and Upper CTC
| Post (1 each) | Age (as on 30.09.2026) | Upper annual CTC |
|---|---|---|
| GM & Chief AI Officer | 40–55 | Up to Rs 160 lakh |
| DGM (Risk and Operational Analytics) | 35–50 | Up to Rs 120 lakh |
| DGM (AI Governance and Compliance) | 35–50 | Up to Rs 120 lakh |
| DGM (Data Engineering, Model Application Dev and AI Ops) | 35–50 | Up to Rs 120 lakh |
| AI Solution Architect | 30–45 | Up to Rs 90 lakh |
| Enterprise AI Architect | 30–45 | Up to Rs 90 lakh |
These are the upper limits of the CTC range, not a guaranteed salary or monthly take-home. Annual CTC is negotiable and depends on experience, current emoluments and place of posting. CTC is split 90% fixed pay and 10% performance-linked variable pay. Posting: Mumbai, or anywhere in India if required. The contract can be ended by either side with 3 months’ notice.
Applying for More Than One Post
Clause 12 of the original advertisement says candidates are not allowed to apply for more than one post, while clause 14 refers to retaining the last valid application for two different posts. Before submitting more than one form, follow the guidance on the SBI application portal or confirm with SBI (crpd@sbi.co.in).
Source
Official sources: SBI Advertisement CRPD/SCO/2026-27/30 (18 pages, dated 19.10.2026), the corrigendum dated 04.11.2026, the biodata form, the CTC negotiation form and the SBI Careers listing (“Online registration extended till 16.11.2026”). Last verified 5 November 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Six, with one position each across six fixed-term roles under Advertisement CRPD/SCO/2026-27/30.
16 November 2026, extended from 9 November by SBI's corrigendum dated 4 November 2026.
No. The advertisement specifies fixed-term employment, initially for three years, which may be renewed for two more years at the Bank's discretion (maximum five years).
No written exam is announced in this notification. Selection is based on shortlisting, interview and CTC negotiation.
No. SBI states an upper CTC range of Rs 160 lakh for GM & Chief AI Officer; actual compensation is negotiated based on experience and current emoluments.
The last date moved to 16 November 2026; M.Sc. and M.A. Economics were added to the qualifications for the GM and DGM posts; and Banking/BFSI/IT experience became 'preferably' instead of mandatory for the GM & Chief AI Officer and DGM (Data Engineering, Model Application Dev and AI Ops).
The advertisement's clause 12 says candidates are not allowed to apply for more than one post, while clause 14 mentions applications for two different posts. Confirm with SBI before submitting more than one form.
Rs 750 for General/EWS/OBC; no fee for SC/ST/PwBD.